The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation of pain disorder associated with both psychological factors and a general medical condition was denied, as his symptoms more closely approximated the level required for a 50 percent rating.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s pain disorder symptoms did not cause the level of impairment required for a higher disability rating, as they were more consistent with a 50 percent rating.,While the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, his combined rating was less than the required 70 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- pain disorder, migraines, degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2021
- Citation
- 21007415
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